Boxtel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Boxtel
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Town and municipality
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Boxtel town centre
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Location in North Brabant
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | North Brabant | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 64.85 km2 (25.04 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 63.75 km2 (24.61 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 1.10 km2 (0.42 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 30,356 | ||
| • Density | 476/km2 (1,230/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Boxelaar, Boxtelaar | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
5280–5283, 5298
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| Area code | 0411 | ||
Boxtel is a town and a municipality (a type of local government area) in the southern Netherlands. The name "Boxtel" comes from an older name, "Buchestelle." This name likely means a "stable" or "safe place" for deer.
The Van Boxtel family, which has many relatives in North Brabant, got their name from this town. Boxtel was also the location of an important battle in September 1794. This battle is often remembered because it was the first time Arthur Wellesley, who later became a famous general, fought in a major battle.
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Towns and Villages in Boxtel
The municipality of Boxtel includes a few different places:
- Boxtel
- Esch
- Lennisheuvel
- Liempde
Boxtel's Landscape
This map shows the different land features and areas within the municipality of Boxtel.
Famous People from Boxtel
Many interesting people have come from Boxtel:
- José van Dijck (born 1960) is an author and professor who studies new media.
- Teun Voeten (born 1961) is a photojournalist and someone who studies human cultures.
- Marcel Wanders (born 1963) is a Dutch designer and art director.
- Dianne van Giersbergen (born 1985 in Liempde) is a talented singer and songwriter.
- Sam Feldt (born 1993) is a Dutch DJ and record producer.
Sports Stars from Boxtel
Boxtel has also produced several well-known athletes:
- Jeroen Delmee (born 1973) is a field hockey player who won two Olympic gold medals.
- Bas van Erp (1979–2016) was a Dutch wheelchair tennis player who competed in the Paralympics.
- Frank van der Struijk (born 1985) is a Dutch footballer who played over 300 games for his clubs.
- Michael van Gerwen (born 1989) is a Dutch professional Darts player and a 3-time World Champion.
- Glenn Schuurman (born 1991) is a Dutch field hockey player who competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics.
- Silvinho Esajas (born 2002) is a Dutch professional footballer.
Getting Around Boxtel
- Boxtel railway station is the main train station in the town.
Boxtel's Economy
Vion NV, one of the largest food companies in Europe, has its main office in Boxtel. They also have a large facility there where they process meat.
More Pictures of Boxtel
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House in Boxtel
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Boxtel Station
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Kasteel Stapelen
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Natuurgebied Kampina in Boxtel
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Boxtel, roundabout: Dinorotonde
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See also
In Spanish: Boxtel para niños
